United States passport to Philippines
Visa-free · 30 days for United States passport holders.
United StatesPhilippinesShort stayVisa-free · 30 days
United States passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa and stay up to 30 days.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Philippines — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Philippines' official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Up to 30 days
- Philippines passports in United States
- Visa required
- Getting in
- No application. Philippines' border officers decide how long you get, up to 30 days, and can ask for an onward ticket and proof you can support yourself, so carry both.
Long stay
Staying in Philippines longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Retirement
- Digital nomad
- Work / sponsored
- Family
- Investment
What changes
United States and Philippines side by side
| United States | Philippines | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | Manila |
| Languages | English | Filipino, English |
| Currency | US Dollar | Philippine Peso |
| GDP per person (2025) | $90,027 | $4,171 |
| Population | 341.8M | 116.8M |
GDP and population: World Bank.